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Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike
Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike Netflix’s revenue has increased by 13% to $10.5 billion in the first quarter following a price hike, surpassing the same period last year. The company’s net income also grew to $2.9 billion, with expectations of further growth in membership and advertising revenue in the coming months. […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will answer questions from Colorado students on April 21 via a space-to-Earth call, hosted by Woodland Park High School. The event is open to students from both high school and middle school levels, aiming to inspire young minds and show that big dreams […]
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NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program
NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program NASA has announced its first Mentor-Protégé Agreement under its enhanced program, partnering with L3Harris Technologies and Parametric Machining, Inc. to foster innovation and strengthen its supply chain. The agreement aims to advance NASA’s mission by providing technical and business development assistance to small businesses, enhancing their capabilities […]
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Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law
Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley has struck down Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, ruling that it violates the First Amendment. The law, which required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms, was set to take effect on January 15th, 2024. A […]
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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home? International students bring significant economic benefits to local communities across the US, with a total impact estimated at $44 billion annually. The average international student brings in around $29,000 per year, which translates into American […]
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Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models
Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models Higher education institutions have reduced their reliance on external online program management (OPM) companies, with only 81 new partnerships launched in 2024, a 42% drop from previous years. The shift away from OPMs is driven by institutions increasingly adopting fee-for-service models, which offer […]
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Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments
Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments Research conducted by a team with over 60 years of combined leadership experience found that ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments, even when employees are not face-to-face with their managers. The studies showed that salespeople who perceive their leaders […]
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CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices to around 1,500 employees, despite a court order blocking further layoffs. The layoffs appear to be in defiance of the court order, which was partially stayed by an appeals court last month but still prohibits mass […]
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Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?
Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life? Dalton Conley’s new book “The Social Genome” explores how genes shape society in profound ways. The author debunks the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing a deeply intertwined relationship between genetics and environment. Genetic science can forecast aspects of our lives, including income, education level, and […]
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Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change Appliance efficiency standards have been in place since 1974, starting with California’s regulations for refrigerators, and have saved consumers billions of dollars by making home appliances and business equipment more efficient. The federal government has created standards for over 70 products that consume […]
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Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better
Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better Zuckerberg testified for 13 hours over three days in a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit to defend Meta’s acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram. The FTC argues that Zuckerberg bought these apps to eliminate competition, not to improve them, citing concerns about private messaging apps becoming social […]
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Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means
Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means A federal judge has found “probable cause” to hold the Trump administration in contempt for disobeying a court order to halt flights taking immigrants to El Salvador, marking a significant escalation in the battle between the […]
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This ICE-snitching app is actually promoting a meme coin
This ICE-snitching app is actually promoting a meme coin Right-wing influencers are promoting an app called ICERAID that claims to reward users for reporting undocumented immigrants. The app, which uses a “GovFi” protocol on the Solana blockchain, promises to pay users in cryptocurrency for uploading images of suspected illegal activity. ICERAID’s website describes itself as […]
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How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better Single-stream recycling makes it easy for consumers to recycle, but behind the scenes, complex sorting systems and contamination lead to a significant percentage of materials ending up in landfills. The biggest challenge in plastic recycling is contamination, which can be caused by food residue, […]
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Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides
Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides Google, Apple, and Snap are unhappy with Meta’s poorly-redacted slides presented during their antitrust trial, calling them “egregious” and questioning Meta’s ability to handle internal information. The redactions were found by The Verge, which reported that the unredacted documents contained confidential information from other companies, […]
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NASA Invites Virtual Guests to Launch of SpaceX 32nd Resupply Mission
NASA Invites Virtual Guests to Launch of SpaceX 32nd Resupply Mission NASA invites the public to participate in virtual activities ahead of the launch of SpaceX’s 32nd commercial resupply services mission for the agency, targeting April 21 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will deliver several new experiments, […]
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Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition
Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition Lyft has acquired mobility platform FreeNow, giving it its first major presence in Europe after years of operating exclusively in the US and Canada. The acquisition nearly doubles Lyft’s potential market and will aid the company as it competes with dominant player Uber in the European […]
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FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand
FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand Meta’s antitrust trial against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began on April 14th, with DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg hearing arguments about whether Meta illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC is pushing […]
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NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Design Development
NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Design Development Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, a NASA-supported commercial space station, has completed a human-in-the-loop testing milestone as part of a Space Act Agreement with NASA. The test involved individual participants or small groups simulating microgravity operations in life-sized mockups of major station components to provide feedback […]
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The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability
The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability and transparency. The closure of FOIA teams at CDC, FDA, NIH, and other federal public health agencies will limit their ability to respond to new and ongoing requests, worsening […]
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Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust – decades later, corporate reckoning continues
Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust – decades later, corporate reckoning continues The author reflects on her research into the French railway company SNCF’s role in deporting Jews to Auschwitz during WWII, highlighting the complexities of holding companies accountable for past atrocities. While financial payouts and judicial rulings are important, survivors’ stories emphasize […]
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Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research
Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research Providing cash transfers to low-income families in rural communities can help reduce child marriage rates among girls. A recent study in Indonesia found that a cash transfer program, Program Keluarga Harapan, reduced child marriages by about 3.5 […]
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200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations
200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations The French government has been accused of stealing $28 billion from Haiti over the past seven decades as part of a debt imposed on the country after its independence. The debt, known as the indemnity, was imposed in […]
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Going Home: NASA Retires S-3B Viking to POW/MIA Museum
Going Home: NASA Retires S-3B Viking to POW/MIA Museum NASA’s S-3B Viking aircraft has been retired from service and will be displayed at the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida. The aircraft, originally designed as an anti-submarine warfare plane, supported vital NASA flight research by donating parts to its sister plane, extending its […]
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The ‘Oscars of Science’ can’t take a Trump joke
The ‘Oscars of Science’ can’t take a Trump joke Seth Rogen’s joke about Trump’s impact on American science was edited out of the Breakthrough Prize ceremony video. Rogen made the comment during a livestream presentation, criticizing the tech titans supporting Trump for gutting government departments and scientific programs. The Breakthrough Prize, often referred to as […]
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Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta’s history
Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta’s history Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony revealed some of his wildest ideas for Meta’s future, including making Instagram a separate company and buying Snapchat. The FTC is trying to show that Meta has monopoly power in the personal social networking services market by acquiring newer competitors like Instagram […]
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The student arrested at his naturalization interview knew it was coming
The student arrested at his naturalization interview knew it was coming Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, was arrested at his naturalization interview with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on April 14th. Mahdawi had been fearful of being detained by ICE and had reportedly been in hiding for weeks due to concerns about the interview. […]
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OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’
OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’ Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. Robert K. Ross, and Jack Oliver have been appointed as advisors to OpenAI’s new nonprofit commission. The advisors will help inform OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts and expand its reach and impact on global challenges such as health, education, public service, and scientific discovery. OpenAI has shifted […]
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Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage, citing concerns that Facebook’s “cultural relevance” was decreasing quickly. Zuckerberg proposed a staggered approach, starting with an experiment in a smaller country, and asked how much work it would be to […]
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Blackmagic Design says tariffs have made camera price hikes ‘unavoidable’
Blackmagic Design says tariffs have made camera price hikes ‘unavoidable’ Blackmagic Design, an Australian digital cinematography camera company, has been forced to increase prices in the US due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The company was planning to build a new factory in Dallas, Texas, but tariffs on imported goods have made it […]
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